Ideal Fitness Tips For Men

10 Things Guys Who Want To Get In Shape Need To Know

Most Supplements Don't Work

If you eat meat, you probably don’t need a protein powder. Conversely, creatine is definitely good for building muscle mass and short burst strength and power, but if you want to take it or not is a personal decision. Fat burners and other weight loss pills are often unsafe because they’re tainted with dangerous, unclaimed additives that can kill you (that’s the saving your life part). If you are going to take supplements, you may wish to check it on Examine.com first to find out if you’re wasting your money or not.

Listen To Your Body

It doesn’t matter what the workout is, don’t push yourself – and don’t allow someone else to push you — to the point of injury. Check your ego at the door, and go hard enough to get results, but not enough to get damaged.

Be Wary With Believing Online Reviews Of eBooks Or Programs

Affiliate marketing can be a very sketchy, unethical business where fake and spammy reviews populate the Internet and drown out any real reviews. People will say anything to get their commission. And so, they generate fake reviews about how awesome a certain fat loss or muscle building eBook is, because they get a big percentage if you buy it via their link. If you’re looking for a great muscle-building book, I recommend The MAX Muscle Planby Brad Schoenfeld.

Calories Are All That Matter To Fat Loss

If fat loss is your goal, then carbs don’t matter, calories do. To lose fat, you need to be in a caloric deficit. Period. Check out this cheat sheet on how to sustain a caloric deficit during weight loss, and sustain caloric balance at your goal weight to keep the fat off.

Bonus Item: Feel The Love

I say it again and again, because it’s important. Don’t think about getting ripped just for a beach vacation, imagine what it’s like to be my age (I’m almost 47) and still be in great shape and going strong. I don’t do this just for vanity’s sake, but because I actually love to exercise and to fuel it with good food. Wrap your brain around the concept of living hardcore, then work on developing that mindset for the long term.